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J99 DMW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,586 mi
Last recorded38,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,939 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Void (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Void (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 8 Jun 2017 36,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Void (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 23 May 2016 36,016 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 26 May 2015 35,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 35,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 34,873 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,112 miles

front brake imbalance

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,577 miles

Auto transmission fluid leak to underbody.

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s. (Service brake).

Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Auto transmission fluid leak to underbody.

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s. (Service brake).

Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,420 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,316 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J99 DMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J99 DMW registered?

J99 DMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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